Teacher Training in general Reviews

I've been teaching now for 14 years (Eeek! That's a scary thought!) and to be honest my Teacher training still rankles me. I did a post grad certificate in Education in London which itself is odd in a way, the idea that you can be taught to teach in a year while degrees last for three. Having said that I certainly wouldn't have wanted to stay ...  Read the complete review

It has just occurred to me that I have written all kinds of reviews for this site yet I haven't ever really talked about what I have spent the last four years doing! I have always known that I wanted to go to university but my career ambitions have ranged from wanting to be a vet to wanting to be a psychiatrist. However by the age of ...  Read the complete review

Deciding to become a teacher is probably one of the hardest and strangest decisions that I ever had to make. I did my degree in Illustration , and although challenging and enjoyable, there seemed no logical career path that I should take when the course ended. I don't think people should decide to choose teacher as a 'last resort' ...  Read the complete review

I was on the primary pgce scitt course. The materials were fabulous, and the study weeks at the university had interesting topics presented by quality speakers. The food and accomodation was good and it provided a good opportunity to network with other students. The concept behind the course is also good - spend all your time in a school, ...  Read the complete review

I'm in the middle of a college inspection and on the verge of hysteria. I find myself laughing uncontollably when someone says "Good Morning." So I thought now would be a good time to share my early teaching days with you. After spending a week with straight laced people- with clip boards watching me teach, tripping up over plants ...  Read the complete review

In line with my recent spate of controversial opinions I am going to do something radical. I am going to challenge the assertion that teaching is one of the most stressful professions that can be followed. I am going to challenge, at the same time, the status quo and argue where teaching as a profession is failing and suggest why. In doing that ...  Read the complete review

Job decription: This position requires you to work long hours for an average salary. You will work overtime at a moments notice for no extra money. You may well be subject to verbal or physical abuse which you will not retaliate against. You will have large amounts of pressure heaped on you with very little concern for your physical or ...  Read the complete review